§ 2. Mr. MARKHAMasked the Secretary of State for War whether soldiers ordered abroad have to purchase tropical kit or whether an allowance is made for the purpose?
Mr. COOPERSoldiers ordered abroad are provided with two suits of khaki drill as a free issue. A third suit and a helmet are purchased by the soldier out of the monthly allowance which is credited to him for the purpose of maintaining his clothing, and makes provision for these articles.
§ Mr. MARKHAMDoes not the right hon. Gentleman think that helmets and other articles of tropical kit ought to be included in the kit of soldiers ordered to proceed on service overseas?
Mr. COOPERWhat is regarded as a sufficient outfit is given, and they also have a dress allowance with which to complete it.
§ Mr. MARKHAMIs not the right hon. Gentleman aware that a soldier sent abroad is definitely mulcted out of his pay for overseas kit, and that he is out of pocket thereby?